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  1. The standard way to write "Riyadh" in Arabic is: الرياض
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    Riyadh, Arabic Al-Riyāḍ, city and capital of Saudi Arabia. The city’s name is derived from the plural of the Arabic rawḍah, meaning gardens or meadows, so named for a natural fertility provided by its location at the juncture of Wadis Ḥanīfah and Al-Baṭḥāʾ.
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    The word Riyadh is derived from the Arabic word ​​rawḍah which means ‘gardens’ or ‘meadows’. This is in reference to the immense fertility and lush green gardens of the area.
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    Riyadh is one of the world's fastest-growing cities in population and is home to many expatriates. The city is divided into 15 municipal districts, which are overseen by the Municipality of Riyadh headed by the mayor; and the Royal Commission for Riyadh, which is chaired by the Governor of the Province, Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud.
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    Riyadh ( / riːˈjɑːd / ree-YAHD; Arabic: الرياض, romanized : ar-Riyāḍ, standard pronunciation: [ar.riˈjaːdˤ], Najdi pronunciation: [er.rɪˈjɑːðˤ]; lit. 'the Meadows') is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate.
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    Located in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Riyadh, the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, stands as a testament to the region’s rich tapestry of culture, history, and modernity.
    The name “Riyadh” comes from the Arabic word meaning “the gardens,” which is a nod to its position centuries ago as the location of the most fertile land in Arabia. Today, it’s a garden of another sort. One might say an eclectic garden of city life and ancient heritage.
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    Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. The current form of the metropolis emerged as an offshoot of the eponymous walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications in the 1950s, after which … See more

    Early history
    During the Pre-Islamic era, the city at the site of modern Riyadh was called Hajr (Arabic: حجر), and was reportedly founded by the tribe of See more

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    In 2022, the city had over 7 million people. The city had a population of 40,000 inhabitants in 1935 and 83,000 in 1949. The city has experienced very high rates of population … See more

    Football is the most popular sport in Saudi Arabia. The city hosts four major football clubs, Al Hilal was established in 1957 and has won 18 … See more

    The 170 m (560 ft) Riyadh TV Tower, operated by the Ministry of Information, was built between 1978 and 1981. National Saudi … See more

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    Climate
    Riyadh has a hot desert climate (Köppen Climate Classification BWh), with long, extremely hot … See more

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    Vernacular architecture of Old Riyadh
    The old town of Riyadh within the city walls did not exceed an area of 1 km , and therefore very few … See more

    Air
    Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) is located 35 kilometers north of the city center. It is the city's main airport, and served over 20 million passengers in 2013. The airport will be expanded into a huge airport See more

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    WEBRiyadh ( / riːˈjɑːd / ree-YAHD; Arabic: الرياض, romanized: ar-Riyāḍ, standard pronunciation: [ ar.riˈjaːdˤ], Najdi pronunciation: [ er.rɪˈjɑːðˤ]; lit. 'the Meadows') is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the …

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  9. Riyadh - Wikitravel

    WEBMay 7, 2024 · Riyadh (in Arabic الرياض‎ Ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located slightly east of the center of the country in the heart of the Tuwaiq escarpment. Understand [ edit] Riyadh is considered the most …

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